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Keep calm and party on: Co-Chairs Renee Phinney, Lauren Dixon, Lauren Wohlwend and Allison Imre along with event planner Minta Getzen (center) make sure that every detail of Wine, Women & Shoes is handled with the utmost care.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 15, 2025
Wine, Women & Shoes steps up in support of Forty Carrots Family Center

The annual fundraiser welcomed more than 400 partygoers to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Nov. 14 to raise money for parent and children services.

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Argus Foundation Executive Director Christine Robinson, 2025 Honoree Rod Hershberger and Elaine Hershberger
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 15, 2025
Two local business leaders honored at annual Argus awards

Rod Hershberger and Kerry Kirschner received the Argus Foundation's 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards.

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John and Amy Hoskins co-chair Twinkle Ball 2025 with Terri and Michael Klauber.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 14, 2025
All Star Children's Foundation marks 5 years at Twinkle Ball

The nonprofit that helps children in foster care and the families that care for them celebrated its anniversary at its annual fundraiser.

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SAM presents its Fresh Perspective Lunch with Gloria Sutton as the featured speaker.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 13, 2025
Sarasota Art Museum lends guests some fresh perspective

For its first Fresh Perspective Lunch of the season, SAM welcomed speaker Gloria Sutton.

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Lorene Miller and Patti Tebo pose for the photo booth at Party in Paradise on Nov. 8, benefitting Big Waters Land Trust.
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  • Dana Kampa
  • November 10, 2025
Big Waters Land Trust brings Party to Paradise

Conservation-minded community members and artists enjoyed the return of the annual Party in Paradise to Bay Preserve.

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Rileigh Benn, Todd DeGarmo, honoree Michael Saunders, and Scarlett Schultes
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  • Ian Swaby
  • November 9, 2025
Women in Philanthropy hosts Grande Soirée

The event, now in its second year and featuring a 'Downton Abbey' theme, honored seven women for their contributions to Sarasota's community.

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Co-chairs Kimberly Tude Thuot, Jo McKenzie and E-Dee Murphy
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 9, 2025
Sunset sparkles for SPARCC's fundraising soirée

Guests enjoyed a brilliant orange sunset over Sarasota Bay to kick off a night of fundraising, dinner and dancing.

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Event Co-Chairs Elizabeth Moore and Mary Gratehouse
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 9, 2025
New College carries on tradition with annual clambake

The event, on the campus along the bayfront, raises money for the New College Foundation.

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Sepi Ackerman, Brit Ellis and Rebecca Izquierdo
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 2, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation rocks the roof, country style

Rock the Roof featured a country-western theme for patrons to do the two-step atop Sarasota Memorial's West Parking Garage.

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Co-chairs Jennifer and Blake Rolley and Co-chairs Nicole and Adam Cromie
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  • Lori Sax
  • November 2, 2025
Rockin' Lobster enjoys picture-perfect night on the Gulf

Guests enjoyed the annual traditions of lobster and Gulfside s'mores during a chilly night at Children First's dinner on the beach.

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Krystel Beall, Children First CEO Philip Tavill and Jessica Rogers
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  • Lori Sax
  • October 31, 2025
Guests kick up some sand at Flip Flops & Fashion

Children First's annual fashion fundraiser on the Gulf came on a picture-perfect day.

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Mote SEA lures guests to its new location for Oceanic Evening
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  • Janet Combs
  • October 26, 2025
Mote SEA lures guests to its new location for Oceanic Evening

The annual event served as the new aquarium's grand opening gala as well, giving many patrons their first look at the new center.

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All Faiths Food Bank raises money to bring fresh produce to the table
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  • Lori Sax
  • October 26, 2025
All Faiths Food Bank raises money to bring fresh produce to the table

The Autumn Harvest Dinner treats guests to a farm-to-table meal while raising funds to stock its warehouse with fresh produce.

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Pique Nique Sur La Baie makes its return after 5-year hiatus
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  • Janet Combs
  • October 24, 2025
Pique Nique Sur La Baie makes its return after 5-year hiatus

The luncheon and fashion show, hosted by Florida Winefest, returned to the Van Wezel bayfront to celebrate its 42nd year.

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Planned Parenthood supporters toast to reproductive health
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  • Lori Sax
  • October 24, 2025
Planned Parenthood supporters toast to reproductive health

At Rose for Reproductive Rights, Planned Parenthood of Florida patrons gathered to support sexual and reproductive health care for all.

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